Robert Blake School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hamp Avenue Bridgwater Somerset TA6 6AW |
| Phone | 01278456243 |
| Reference Number | 123878 |
Robert Blake School is currently rated as requiring improvement in overall effectiveness, quality of education, and leadership and management, while maintaining a good standard of behaviour and personal development. The school has established clear expectations for its pupils and fosters a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued. However, despite improvements made since the last inspection, the school faces challenges with academic outcomes, particularly in public examinations, and the implementation of a consistently effective curriculum across all subjects. There are also concerns regarding the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as their learning experiences vary, impacting their overall success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1042 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.04%
Girls: 50.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 116 | 110 | 226 |
| 8 | 107 | 120 | 227 |
| 9 | 112 | 100 | 212 |
| 10 | 82 | 110 | 192 |
| 11 | 94 | 91 | 185 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe in school.
- The school promotes a broad and balanced curriculum.
- There are strong routines in place for managing pupils' behaviour.
- Pupils have good attendance and punctuality.
- The school offers a well-structured careers programme.
- Pupils participate actively in extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Outcomes in public examinations are disappointing.
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently well across all subjects.
- Assessment is not effectively used to identify and address gaps in pupils' learning.
- Reading skills and the love of reading are not fully developed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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